Kenmore Microwave door adjustment

Do you mean the Kenmore 721.62622200 microwave? Sears Parts Direct has the manual on the product page: http://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/72162622200/0582/0123370.html . Click on the manuals tab. The direct link to the installation guide is here: http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/pd_download/lis_pdf/INSTL/L0903312.pdf . The owner's manual link is http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/pd_download/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0310029.pdf .

I hope this helps. I suspect the installation manual will more helpful for removing the microwave.

Cindy Wells

You will need new door and hinge replaced
send model # for price quote

Loose bottom hinge - slide the microwave to the edge of the counter, and look at the bottom hinge - you may have to remove something to see clearly. Its likely you are missing a screw or the screws have worked themselves loose.

I am looking to replace my Kenmore model 665.61612100 combination microwave with an updated model of the same size and specifications. Any suggestions???

Remove the grill on top and there will be a screw for the control panel. Once the control panel is tipped down you can see the door switches . Adjustment is a combination of the switch bracket and door hinge adjustment, You should have access to a Rf leak detector to inspect the door anytime the hinges or latches are serviced.
Eric

The door should come off fairly easily. All you have to do on MOST microwave ovens is open the door all the way and lift straight up at the hinges. The door will come off the hinge pins.

On some models, there may be a small hinge pin on the top hinge that you remove, then lift up.

You may have to remove the grill panel above the door (if equipped) to allow for clearance for the door to come off.

If you have questions, please let me know. I hope you find this helpful.

Repairing the loose, detached hinge is simple.
First buy a pop rivet tool and 1/8'' or 3mm rivets for about $16 at lowes
Second remove the door. There is a little plastic pop tab on the inside top corner of the door by the hinge that keeps the door from lifting off of the hinge pins. Use a 1 inch putty knife or maybe a butter knife and pry from the bottom crack. Once tab is off the entire door can be lifted off.
Third, line up the little holes in the bracket with the little holes in the microwave face. Insert a pop rivet in the hole and squeeze the tool till it pops off. I put one 3mm rivet on the top hinge and one on the bottom.
No drilling needed on my Fridgidaire PLMV169DCd microwave. I guess u could drill a 1/8'' hole thru the microwave face and the hinge bracket if there isn't one on your model.

In order to have the correct operation of the door latch mechanism and latch switches.

1. Ensure correct adjustment of the Door and the Latch switches.
2. Wipe off any dirt or grease around the door key where it touches the latch switched and door hooks with a soft cloth. Maintaining the smooth movement of the latch mechanism and switches etc�
3. After replacement of the latch mechanism and/or Latch switches. Make sure to confirm a smooth operation of these parts are in order.

to view the exact diagram of how to do this manually just click the link http://www.applianceaid.com/micro8.html

The door switch mounts and possibly the door hinges need to be adjusted them tightened.

Unplug the oven, remove the cover if it's a counter top type or remove the grille and control panel if it's an over range type.

Then close the door and watch how the door latch heads on the door mesh with the door lathes and door switches.

Also check the hinges.

If the door latch heads are not activating the upper & lower door switches, then adjustment will be needed.

For many brands, you can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

There is often a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when troubleshooting & testing.

Please reply back with your brand and model number if you need more help.

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My over the range microwave had a loose door, it sagged when it was open but you could lift it to close. Called repair person he said no it could not be fixed. You could see the bottom hinge was loose and slipping. I loosened 3 screws that holds the bottom on the microwave -you have to do this to change the light bulb also. The bottom hinge on the door was loose there was a hole there, so took a screw and nut to hold the hinge in place..I am a 70+year old woman-if I can you can.